Bicycle Maintenance

Bicycle maintenance is essential to ensuring rider safety. The chart below provides a typical maintenance schedule to help you keep your bicycle operating efficiently. For more information on bicycle maintenance, like instructions on how to change a flat tire,
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Every Ride

Monthly (after 500 Miles)

Every 6 Months (after 2,500 Miles)

Annually (after 6,000 Miles)

Check tire pressure and add air if needed

Clean the bike with a rag (or soap and water if it's real dirty) and inspect the frame and components for signs of wear such as cracks

Clean and wax the frame to protect the paint/finish (not necessary on bare titanium frames); once it's clean, inspect the frame and fork for any cracks or damage